Markham writes to Lowden about the treatment of criminals. He opposes capital punishment and penitentiaries; he is in favor of rehabilitating the character of criminals.
Sinclair writes about his upcoming book "Jimmie Higgins" and details about it being published, along with prices and other information. He includes reviews of "Jimmie Higgins" and "The Profits of Religion".
Nature; Grocers; Children; Groceries; Food; Wine and wine making; United States--New York (State)--New York--Brooklyn
Illustration of nude child sitting on water lily pad and using branch and row paddle. Gold background. Verso side: text,"Adam Craig, fancy grocer and wine merchant, butter, cheese, tea, flour, etc."
Children; Stores, Retail; Jewelry; Toys; Luxuries; Silverware; United States--New York (State)--New York--Brooklyn
Boy carrying girl on his back over stream and stepping on rocks. Verso side: text,"A large assortment of holiday goods, dolls, toys, fancy goods, silver ware, and jewelry, also fine line of albums, from 50 cents upward. Autograph and scrap books...
Postal data: posted, postmarked [striped oval postmark with number 1] (CANASTOTA AUG 4 7AM 1911), stamp; Postcard type: divide back; Printing information: card number (No. D 11089); Logo: (POST CARD) in stylized lettering; Written message: [written...
Flowers; Stores, Retail; Landscapes; Stationery; Printing; Engraving; United States--New York (State)--New York--Brooklyn
Illustration of flowers in foreground with landscape with mountains and pine trees in background. Text,"Brighton circulating library, stamping, engraving,&c."
Flowers; Stores, Retail; Holidays; Silverware; Clocks and watches; Jewelry; United States--New York (State)--New York--Brooklyn
A card with text "Happy New Year" surrounded by flowers. Verso side:"Fancy goods, toys, dolls, vases, toilet seats, gold and plated jewelry, Roger's Bros. triple-plated silver ware, bird cages, clocks, albums, leather satchels and bags from 99c...
Flowers; Dyers; Plants; Animals; Clothing and dress; Dyes and dyeing; United States--New York (State)--New York--Brooklyn
Illustration of deer and fauna surrounding card with name and address of office and branch offices. Gold background. Verso side: List of branch offices in New York, Brooklyn, Philadelphia, and Baltimore. Text,"Dye, clean, and refinish all kinds of...
Seven wonders of the world; Shoe stores; Babylon (Extinct city); Shoes; Boots; Clothing and dress; United States--New York (State)--New York--Brooklyn
Illustration of exotic scene with sphinx at stairs leading up to building structure which is terraced with gardens. Palms and other trees in foreground. Verso side: text,"Established 1859. Having refitted up my store, I am prepared to serve my...
Leaves; Stores, Retail; Acorns; Clothing and dress; Cosmetics; Women's clothing; United States--New York (State)--New York--Brooklyn
Illustration of oak leaves and acorns on dark background. Oak leaves have turned fall colors. Verso side: text, "100 Doz. Thomson's spoon busk, corsets at 49 cents, worth $1.00.." "Dress goods, silks, shawls, silk handkerchiefs, hosiery and fancy...
United States--New York (State)--New York--Brooklyn; Music publishing industry; Advertising; Sheet music
Back cover of March of the Veterans. Advertisement featuring sample sheet music in green, including the songs: Dream Whispers, Pictures of Fancy, Singing Birds and Pattering Rain. Text, "Complete copies available at all Music Stores."
Drawing of Coventry Waddell's Villa, Fifth Avenue and 38th Street, 1845. The idea of putting policemen in uniform was originated by James Gerard, who, at a fancy dress ball in this house, wore a costume that illustrated this. His idea was adopted...
